Highlands County fire and EMS crews are working an incident at the Clover Leaf 4H camp in Lake Placid, according to Highlands County Fire and Rescue.
33 children were evaluated for illness and are being taken to area hospitals, along with three adults. None are serious at this time. Children from Charlotte County are among those sickened.
The investigation was turned over to Health Department. The last emergency units left the scene around 9 p.m.
Final update: 33 children and 3 adults transported to 2 area hospitals. No cause determined at this time, investigation turned over to Health Dept. Last EMS units leaving scene
— Highlands County Fire Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018
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Continuing update: 30 Children and 2 adults transported, several more being evaluated. The situation is stable, with no cause identified or suspected at this point.
— Highlands County Fire Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018
Highlands County update: 26 children have been transported to areas hospitals – NONE are serious at this time. Children from Charlotte, Desoto, Sarasota, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami Dade Counties are attending. Additional children are being evaluated.
— Highlands County Fire Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018
Highlands County Fire & EMS crews are working a “mass casualty incident” at the Clover Leaf 4H camp in Lake Placid. More than 17 children are being evaluated for illnesses, w/numerous area hospital transport. None appear to be serious – more info to come @FOX13News
— Highlands County Fire Rescue (@HighlandsFL_FR) June 22, 2018